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Tuesday, 21 June 2011

Lovely Lavender

























Lavender is such a lovely plant and his year I have an abundant of it, so decided to bring in as much as I can to dry and use for lavender pillows.



























Even a little sprig in the bathroom.


















































The kitchen too, the smell is wonderful.





































































and the best place for lavender is in bedroom. I'll show more of my newly painted bedroom soon, just waiting for hubby to fit a new cupboard door.. you just can't rush these husbands :)
























































Today I'm linking with Linda over at Coastal Charm






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23 comments:

  1. Anonymous21 June 2011 at 10:16

    I'm with you on the lavender. But French lavender isn't much good for drying I find, though it makes a spectacular mass of colour and smell in the garden, where I have two good sized plants, covered with bees every time you go out there. But I much prefer ours, and hang a few sprigs, tied with raffia, in the bathroom and kitchen, and shove a few stems in a pretty jug and just leave them, no water, to dry. Some from last year, on a dresser in the hallway, still smell when you sniff them. And I live in an area surrounded by fields of Norfolk Lavender, gorgeous!

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  2. beachcomber21 June 2011 at 10:43

    lovely photos, i can smell the lavender from here!
    cheryl x

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  3. From Beyond My Kitchen Window21 June 2011 at 11:02

    I love lavender but my yard is small and the hubs likes his lawn better. You have a lovely blog and I look forward to reading the older posts this summer during my school vacation. (2 more days until we're out)!!

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  4. flwrjane21 June 2011 at 11:53

    I'm a lavender lover, so I can imagine how your house must smell.

    Divine.

    That up close and personal shot of the lavender is amazing.

    xo jane

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  5. Melissa21 June 2011 at 12:25

    heavenly-we too, are surrounded by it...i couldn't be happier...

    french enamel ware & lavender....perfect!

    melissa xx

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  6. Sarah atRosePetals21 June 2011 at 13:08

    I try year after year to grow lavender but it must not like my yard! I sleep every night on a lavender pillow and it's divine!
    Your photos are beautiful especially the close up one...enjoy your day ~
    Sarah

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  7. Joyce - Quilted Nest21 June 2011 at 14:25

    Such beautiful images. You've inspired me - gotta go clip me some lavender!

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  8. Victoria21 June 2011 at 14:34

    I always look forward to your posts, your home is so lovely! I love lavender also and am growing some on my deck but not really enough to clip. Does it grow back after you cut it? I'm a beginner!

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  9. Sunny Simple Life21 June 2011 at 17:06

    Your photos are so bright and lovely. Lavender is my all time favorite scent.

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  10. Suz21 June 2011 at 17:25

    This is another lovely reminder for me to grow lavender.

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  11. Anne21 June 2011 at 17:53

    Visiting from Coastal Charm. I adore lavender! Your photo of the sprigs with the scale is delightful.

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  12. Robynne's Nest21 June 2011 at 17:58

    Lovely photos Deb, of a favourite plant. I stumbled across a great gal tub at a collectibles fair on Monday and have plonked a pot of lavender inside of it, right at the front door. It looks great and I get a whiff everytime I walk through the door. Robx

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  13. The Cloth Shed21 June 2011 at 22:51

    Gosh, my lavender hasn't started flowering yet....you are way ahead.
    Love your enamel jug and container too.
    Julie x

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  14. Desire Empire21 June 2011 at 23:41

    Oh the sweet smells of Summer. Lavender is a favourite.
    Best Carolyn

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  15. Heaven's Walk22 June 2011 at 02:51

    What type of lavender is that? I've read that "Grotto" is the most fragrant? I'm a total lavender addict, and can't get enough of it in my house. I adore the scent!! :)

    xoxo laurie

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  16. Arabella22 June 2011 at 04:01

    I love lavender and am so sad that my plants died when we relocated. Your photos are gorgeous and dreamy.

    Hope you're having a lovely week.

    Hugs,
    Marie

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  17. Karen Larko22 June 2011 at 07:23

    My lavender is blooming too. It's my favorite. Your pics are lovely.

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  18. joanne hegarty22 June 2011 at 11:30

    We just bought a lavender plant the other day would you believe. Thanks for the tips ! I adore your house, it is gorgeous.
    Hope you come visit me, I'm at http://www.balletpumpsandroses.com
    Joanne

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  19. michelle22 June 2011 at 16:56

    So beautiful and I bet your home smells so good. I need to get a few lavender plants sometime, I am really enjoying their fragrance.
    xo

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  20. Robynne's Nest22 June 2011 at 17:04

    Hi Deb, have sent a blog award your way...no pressure to accept...just passing it on. Robx

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  21. flowers on my table22 June 2011 at 23:09

    Hi Deborah, your lavender looks so good I can almost smell it. Mine is still green, apart from one plant which I nabbed to make lavender jelly.Thankyou for taking part in my giveaway, I'll keep my fingers and toes crossed for you! Love Linda x

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  22. Rose West23 June 2011 at 03:07

    Beautiful! There's something so vintage about lavender - almost as if it bloomed already old.

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  23. Ang26 June 2011 at 03:10

    I love lavender! It is so soothing and so pretty...Your pictures are beautiful, I can just imagine how wonderful it smells in the kitchen! =)

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